2.5/5 ★ – Kalle_Deimos's review of Halo 2.

CAMPAIGN ONLY REVIEW TLDR: I dont know if I didnt like my playthrough of Halo 2 this time around because of the game or because my AC broke while I was playing and I was REALLY grumpy and sweaty. Gameplay: Is it just me or does anyone else feel like the weapons are significantly less effective in Halo 2 than in Halo CE. Maybe the enemies are just stronger? And I feel like either my shields or my health is way lower that it should be but I don't know which one. I don't really know. My main complaint with Halo CE is that it's kind of boring. Halo 2 is certainly not boring but something about it all doesn't click? Maybe I just suck at Halo 2. Regardless, this review is supposed to reflect my experience while trying to be a little biased as possible. And I just don't have a great time with Halo 2. I've just found that it isn't very fun to fight enemies because of how they behave and how the game is put together. Enemies melt you so easily, especially in any vehicle segment. Certain sections are total walls with the amount of enemies that can insta-kill or just shred you before you can retaliate. Most of the game you're stuck using covenant weaponry which is not perferable compared to UNSC weaponry. I just don't get it you know. Maybe this is a zoomer ass take. I wasn't around for the multi-player. And I was spoiled by Halo 3. Don't kill me for this plz. Story: Halo 2 is super ambitious with the story. The Covenant are completely fleshed out and it's super fascinating to see their side of operations and to play as The Arbiter. UNSC is fine. Lots of ooo-rahs and silly one-liners. Proceeded immediately by all of them violently exploding. The first half is constantly moving and its enticing. But at some point halfway through me and my buddy lost the plot. Lots of missions will end at a half-way point as we cut to the other character. And then we have to play through a whole level to see their conclusion. It's a bit disjointed. When the game ended my buddy went "ITS OVER? I THOUGHT WE WERE ONLY HALFWAY". And if you know anything about Halo 2's development, this makes a lot of sense. Graphics: Game looks good. The anniversary graphics look nice but doesn't really fit the visual design in my opinion. And the old graphics still look great. Sound: The music is a bit weird. It does a lot of electric guitar rock which is "cool" but doesnt really fit Halo in my opinion. I believe it's the only game that does this too which makes it even more out of place. BIG complaint is in the anniversary edition which makes the music SO GODDAMN LOUD for NO REASON. The mission with the Arbiter flying the Banshees is so loud. Extra: Nothing of note. Favorite Thing: I can't even think of anything. I'm a bit bitter it seems. Not My Favorite Thing: Flood take 0 damage with energy weapons which is unfortunate since I only have energy weapons.